What are your thoughts on a christian taking a non-christian to court and suing them? Is there ever an appropriate time?
Sincerely,
Plaintiff
Dear Plaintiff,
The Bible doesn’t forbid christians from taking non-christians to court. The only prohibition is against christians suing other christians (1 Cor 6:5-8). However, Jesus cautioned christians against being litigious people that try and take vengeance themselves (Matt 5:40, Rom 12:19-21). In short, if at all possible, try and reconcile with people outside of court, and avoid the judicial system as much as you can (Matt 5:25-26).
